Basic Word Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What is a word root?
A
The foundation of a word. All medical terms contain one or more word roots.
2
Q
What is a suffix?
A
A word ending. All medical terms have a suffix.
3
Q
What is a combining vowel?
A
A vowel (usually o) that links the root to the suffix in a medical term
4
Q
What is word analysis?
A
Breaking down long medical terms into simpler component parts, to help understand the word better
